Tulares Valley

2018 Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon

The Tulares Valley 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon hails from the renowned Lodi region in California. This red wine embodies a medium body that is perfectly complemented by subtle acidity. The flavor profile offers a delightful balance with moderate fruit intensity and notable tannins, creating a harmonious and enjoyable drinking experience.

Tasting notes:

An aromatic nose introduces scents of dried herbs and ripe red fruit. The palate is light for a Cabernet, with modest tannins that give the wine structure without being overbearing. Juicy raspberry notes join a touch of earthiness for a bright and balanced wine.

Earth

Dried Herbs

Raspberry

Flavor profile:

Fruit IntensityMedium

LowPronounced

BodyMedium Full

Very LightFull

TanninMedium

LowPronounced

AcidityLow

LowPronounced

Region:

Lodi

The jewel of the Central Valley, Lodi lies just east of the California Delta in an area of varied terroir. Winemakers here can extract different grape variety expressions from each plot of land. Zinfandel is common here, making deeply fruity and tantalizingly smoky wines, often from old vines. But the deep loamy soils and balmy Mediterranean climate, with its warm days and cool nights, help keep Lodi's grape varieties and winemaking styles impressively diverse. Alongside the ubiquitous Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot and Viognier also thrive. Lodi is a melting pot of different grape varieties and winemaking techniques, all of which make it a rewarding region to explore.

Awards:

Best of Lodi AVA, 2021 Harvest Challenge
Best of Class, 2021 Harvest Challenge
95 Points, 2021 Harvest Challenge
Double Gold Medal, 2021 Harvest Challenge
Double Gold Medal, 2017 International Women's Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2023 International Eastern Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2023 Sommelier Challenge
Silver Medal, 2023 West Coast Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2022 North of the Gate Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2020 West Coast Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2020 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2019 Sommelier Challenge
Silver Medal, 2018 Monterey International Wine Competition
Bronze Medal, 2018 International Women's Wine Competition
Bronze Medal, 2017 California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition
Bronze Medal, 2017 International Women's Wine Competition
86 Points, 2017 California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition

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